Q1: Why does my hip sometimes feel unstable?
Hip instability may result from labrum tears, tendon injuries, or cartilage damage, which cannot be ruled out without MRI.

Q2: Therapy hasn’t helped — should I get MRI?
Yes. Persistent instability despite short therapy trials indicates structural damage that MRI can detect for targeted treatment.

Q3: Risks of delaying MRI?
Untreated instability may worsen, causing chronic pain, further injury, and reduced mobility.

Q4: Why MRI over X-ray or CT?
MRI provides detailed, radiation-free imaging of soft tissues, labrum, and tendons. X-ray shows bones only; CT poorly visualizes soft tissue.

Q5: Fast, affordable MRI option?
The Pain Relief Clinic provides MRI scans under $1,000, insurance and Medisave claimable, within 1 working day, with non-surgical treatment options.